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Recent Obituaries in Omaha, NE

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Rutie L. Jefferson

Rutie L. Jefferson

May 15, 2015

JEFFERSON, Ruthie L. of Omaha April 11, 1943 ~ May 15, 2015 Preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Lillian Jefferson; brother, Alvin Jefferson; sister, Effie Apara; step-mother, Lucille Jefferson. Survived by her daughters, Pamela and Melissa Jefferson; grandson, Ariane; sisters, Mary Phillips, Barbara McNear, Mary Grable, Nellie Patterson, Linda Tompson, Brenda Smith, Essie Miller, Dorthea Ellington; many nieces...

Stephen A. Kmoch

Stephen A. Kmoch

May 12, 2015

KMOCH, Stephen A. Age 72 years of Omaha, NE. July 3, 1942 ~ May 12, 2015 He is survived by his wife, Susan; children, Tracy (Christopher) Morgan, Kevin Kmoch, Kimberly Hammer, Michelle (Darin) Cook, David Rushlau; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister Betty (Jim) Nellor. Family will be receiving friends on Thursday, May 14, 2015, from 5:30-7:30 pm at Braman Mortuary...

Mary Alice Debose

Mary Alice Debose

May 9, 2015

Mary Alice DeBose was born June 5, 1943 in Marlin, TX to the late Carl and Rebecca DeBose. Mary Alice departed this life May 9, 2015. Mary graduated from Carver High School where she played in the band, her instrument of choice was the Clarinet. She sang in her high school choir, church and on the Sunday morning gospel radio...

Lyle Emil Walter Christiansen

Lyle Emil Walter Christiansen

May 8, 2015

Preceded in death wife, Norma; parents; 3 sisters; 1 brother; 1 grandson Survived by sons, Bob (Malissa), Randy (Collette), Larry Christiansen; daughters, Jean (Rick) Holling, Mary (John) Reasor, Jackie (Don) Unstad, Lonnie Christiansen, Sheri Shipman; 17 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; sisters, Hertha (Jack) Marco and Edna (Bob) Marco; brother-in-law, Clifford Johnson. Funeral Service, Tuesday 10:30 AM at Braman Mortuary, 72nd...

Vera Lee Nash

Vera Lee Nash

May 7, 2015

Preceded in death by husband, Mack Nash Survived by children, Julia Carston, Jane (John) Redd, James Nash, Johnny Nash & Karen Moldn, Jerry (Kristy) Nash, Pete (Crystal) Nash, Lawrence Nash; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brothers, Elmer (Peggy) Starks & Amos (Jeanette) Starks; a host of other loving relatives and friends. Celebration of Life Service Saturday, 9:30 AM at Bethel...

Richard F. Darling

Richard F. Darling

May 5, 2015

DARLING, Richard F. of La Vista, NE June 16, 1942 ~ May 5, 2015 Preceded in death by his parents Survived by his wife Kendy Darling; son, Jared Darling, wife Jill; grandchildren, Caitlyn, Cole, Tessa; sister, Cindy Anderson, husband Norm. Visitation, Saturday 1-3:00 pm at Braman Mortuary (Southwest Chapel) Celebration of Life, Saturday, 3:00 pm at the Mortuary Memorials can...

Joe R. Winston

Joe R. Winston

May 5, 2015

WINSTON, Joe R. of Omaha July 23, 1936 ~ May 5, 2015 Survived by his wife of 48 years, Ruby; children, Velvet (Nicholas) Johnson of Omaha, Cynthia, Stevie, Dewayne Winston, all of Denver, CO, Regina (Robert) Lee, Lori (Michael) Reed, Thomas Nicholson, all of Omaha, Fredrick (Crystal) Nicholson of Las Vegas, NV; host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and...

Frank M. Murch,

Frank M. Murch,

Apr 30, 2015

Frank retired from U.P. Railroad after 35 years of service. After retirement, he enjoyed driving a school bus for physically challenged children. Frank is survived by his Wife of 64 years, Mary Jean; Children: Rick (Xun Wang) Murch, Deanna (Chris) Hughes, Karen (Rick) Murch-Shafer; Grandchildren: Molly Murch, Abby (David) Dobson, Cori Hughes, Joel Murch-Shafer, Jenna Murch-Shafer; Brother Paul Murch. Celebration...

James A. 'Jim' Watke

James A. 'Jim' Watke

Apr 27, 2015

Jim is survived by his Wife of 55 years, Mary; Children: James (Brenda) Watke, Trish (Rich) Barmettler, Joni (Clark) Stacy; Grandchildren: A.J., Mike, Beth, Maria, Sarah, Jake, Kate, Jimmy V.; Brother Fred (Anna) Watke; Sisters Barb (Bernie) Nalty, Suzanne (John) Riley. Celebration of Jim’s Life: Friday, May 1, 2015 at 10:30 AM at Countryside Community Church (87& Pacific). Gathering of...

Darlene E. Diaz

Darlene E. Diaz

Apr 25, 2015

DIAZ, Darlene E. of Omaha May 16, 1944 ~ Apr. 25, 2015 Survived by her husband of 46 years, James Diaz; daughters, Jodi (Jeff) Dappen, Jennifer (Marc) Nielsen, Jaymi Diaz; twin sister, Marlene (Glenn) Blohm; brothers, Duane (Linda) Pittet, Dwight (Mary) Pittet; grandchildren, Mackenzie, Hadley, Jack, Quincy, Josie. Celebration of Darlene’s Life, Friday, May 1, 2015, 11:00 AM at St....

Dennis D. Allgood

Dennis D. Allgood

Apr 24, 2015

ALLGOOD, Dennis D. of Omaha, NE May 20, 1927 ~ Apr. 24, 2015 Preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, three sisters; step-son, Steven True. Survived by his wife of 39 years Norma; children, Sharon (Steve) Moore, Gary (Halle) Allgood, Ron (Tammy) Allgood; step-children, Toni True-Canarsky, Scott (Robin) True; brother, Larry (Carol) Allgood; 10 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren. Celebration...

Helen I. Johnson

Helen I. Johnson

Apr 22, 2015

Helen was preceded by in death by her husband Robert, parents Anders & Gladys Andersen, brothers Harold & Chris Andersen; She is survived by her Son - Bobby Johnson & wife Pam;Daughter Sue Johnson & husband Paul Leasure; Grandsons Josh Johnson and Jeremy Johnson; Granddaughter Rachel Leasure; Great Grandson Wyatt Johnson. Family receiving Friends on Friday, from 6-8:00 PM at...

Katherine R. Mills

Katherine R. Mills

Apr 22, 2015

Mills, Katherine R. (McLaughlin) "Katie" March 21, 1925 - April 22, 2015 Beloved Mom, Grandma, and Great-grandma. Katie's kindness, compassion, and unconditional love for others was evident to all who knew her. Preceded in death by husband, Dan Mills; parents, Earl and Irma Roadman and 5 siblings. Survived by children: Pat (Jeff) Petersen, Sue (Kinny) Roper, Jane (Jerry) Reuss, and...

Joann Walters

Joann Walters

Apr 20, 2015

Joann is survived by her Husband of 61 years, Donald; Children: Debbie Major & husband Ed, Bruce & wife Marcia, John & wife Cathy, Dan & wife Mary; 6 Grandchildren & 5 Great Grandchildren. Gathering of Family & Friends: Monday, April 27, 2015 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Braman Mortuary (Southwest Chapel) Braman Mortuary – (Southwest Chapel) 6505...

Kimberly Renae Fisher Jenkins

Kimberly Renae Fisher Jenkins

Apr 16, 2015

Survived by a host of loving family and friends. Celebration of Life Service Saturday, May 2, 2:00 PM at New Bethel Church of God In Christ, 1710 North 25th Street, Omaha, NE. Celebration of Life Service Saturday, May 2, 2:00 PM at New Bethel Church of God In Christ, 1710 North 25th Street, Omaha, NE.

Donald Adkins

Donald Adkins

Apr 16, 2015

Survived by son, Randy Adkins; daughter, Donna Adkins Townsend; granddaughter, Shayanne; grandson, Christopher and 5 great grandchildren. Donald will be missed by his family and friends. No services are planned

William Joseph Wirges,

William Joseph Wirges,

Apr 16, 2015

Bill was born July 11, 1931 in Petersburg, NE and passed away on April 16 at the age of 83. A beloved husband, father and grandfather, Bill is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jeanette Dinslage Wirges, four children: Kim (Brad) Hayworth, Kent (Kelley) Wirges, Kelly (Randy) Shoults and Karla (Dan) Stocker, 15 grandchildren, two step grandchildren, three great...

Michael L. Sullivan

Michael L. Sullivan

Apr 16, 2015

Preceded in death by his father, Raymond Lengyel Survived by wife, Lisa; mother, Rose Lengyel; children, Leah Lengyel, Jacob Lengyel, Blair (Derek) Sinica; Blake Johannes, Blayne Johannes, Caleb Weisenborn; grandchildren, Ivy, Phoenix, Boston, Lily & Julia; brother, Stephen Lengyel; father & mother-in-law, Roger & Mary Henningsen. Funeral Service Tuesday, 10:30 AM at Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church, 15005 Q Street, Omaha,...

John J. Acamo,

John J. Acamo,

Apr 14, 2015

John was a member of Ironworkers Local #21 for over 50 years and a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He enjoyed fishing, camping and above all else, his Family! John was preceded in death by parents Joseph & Elizabeth, brothers Joseph & Richard, sister-in-law Mae Schade; He is survived by “The Wife”, Linda; Children: John J. (Stephanie) Acamo, Jr.,...

Gary Lee Witecki

Gary Lee Witecki

Apr 13, 2015

Survived by wife, Doris; children Kelly (Curtis) Hiatt, Dawn (Chris) Kohler, Rebecca “Becky” (Mike) Hoffman; grandchildren, Gary, Lauren, Karli, Eric, Nathan, Ava & Alex; brother, Jim (Koni) Ekstrand Funeral Service Thursday, 10:30 AM at Divine Shepherd Lutheran, 15005 Q Street, Omaha, NE Visitation Wednesday, 3:00 – 8:00 PM with family receiving friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Braman Mortuary,...

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